Gledswood Hills Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 99% of most Australia suburbs

Gledswood Hills Crime Map

Gledswood Hills crime map

Gledswood Hills Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Gledswood Hills.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gledswood Hills
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 47, up 7% from 44 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gledswood Hills is in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning 1% of NSW suburbs are safer than Gledswood Hills and 99% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gledswood Hills.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Gledswood Hills: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Gledswood Hills is safer than only 99% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Gledswood Hills’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Gledswood Hills perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Gledswood Hills is greater than that of roughly 1% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Gledswood Hills, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 168 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Gledswood Hills’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Gledswood Hills. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Gledswood Hills.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Gledswood Hills is 181 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 552 if you reside in Gledswood Hills.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Gledswood Hills are 1 in 243, with a rate of 411 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Gledswood Hills Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person11181
Property and deception offences25411
Drug offences466
Public order and security offences116
Justice procedures offences116
Other offences582
Total47772

Gledswood Hills Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 552

In Gledswood Hills

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Gledswood Hills vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Gledswood Hills vs NSW

Gledswood Hills population: 6088

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault46286466770
Sexual offences21465033179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment54091082501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Gledswood Hills crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault116
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences116
Domestic violence related assault349
Non-domestic violence related assault116

Gledswood Hills Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 243

In Gledswood Hills

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Gledswood Hills vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Gledswood Hills vs NSW, Australia

Gledswood Hills population: 6088

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft211800283452204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496733306
Arson137601646
Malicious damage to property14913616602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Gledswood Hills crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft116
Steal from motor vehicle233
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling233
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Gledswood Hills vs NSW

Drug Offences: Gledswood Hills vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession3340324941667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293167705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Gledswood Hills vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732116212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Gledswood Hills Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gledswood Hills vs NSW

Gledswood Hills Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Gledswood Hills in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Gledswood Hills in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Gledswood Hills?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Gledswood Hills is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Gledswood Hills?

The overall crime rate in Gledswood Hills, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 772 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Gledswood Hills a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Gledswood Hills total crime rate in 2021 was 772. This means it’s 99% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Gledswood Hills has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Gledswood Hills safe at night?

45% of crimes in Gledswood Hills occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Gledswood Hills at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gledswood Hills

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault23
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences03
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery11
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment55
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling04
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud13
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences811
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences10
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences03
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney